When Annah and Benny decided to start a family, they also decided to move to the Valley into a family-friendly neighborhood. They found a new home with a great floor plan with a logical flow, located on a quiet tree lined street. Annah was excited that the house needed some work, and she could make it her project. Adding the pool and cabana in the backyard was just one of her many additions.

It is hard to believe that two boys also live in the house. Annah and Benny have managed to keep the home very organized and maintain a sense of order, while still fostering a sense of family and play. Mixed in with design magazines and books in the den are photo books for every year since their kids were born. The boys love to take them out and look at the family memories from past years. The den is also where the kids like to sit and watch cartoons. It's a beautiful, sophisticated home that's perfect for this little family.

Apartment Therapy Survey:

Our Style: Our style is constantly evolving. If I had to say, it would
probably be classic with touches of modern glamour. Although, I am currently
interested in the modern barn look.

Inspiration: The Inspiration for my home always starts with
color. I love grey and gold, so I usually build rooms around an element that
embodies that palette. I also love to
look at Elle Décor magazines from the last decade. I save them all.

Favorite Element: Favorite element has to be my backyard retreat.
I step outside and feel like I’m at a resort.

Biggest Challenge: Biggest Challenge in designing my home was
finding a way to make my living room feel special and elegant, but still
functional and a place that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Marcia is an interior, portrait, and travel photographer and has photographed over 50 homes of creatives. Her photographic style is capturing her subject in the most natural state and creating an emotional response.